Master of Science (Nanotechnology)
Nanotechnology deals with matter on a molecular size scale of nanometres (1 billionth of a metre).
As a discipline it draws from physics, chemistry and engineering, and has potential for significant
overlap with biotechnology.
Innovative application outcomes and commercialisation opportunities are achieved by exploiting
new levels of control of the fabrication, integration and properties of nanoscale objects.
Students will have the opportunity to see and experience first-hand the tools employed in
advanced nanotechnology development, and through project work will have the opportunity to draw
on the skills and experience of leading university and industry nanotechnology practitioners.
Course structure
Core discipline module
(62.5 points)
Students must take the following five subject.
Elective discipline subjects
(37.5 points)
Students must undertake three of the following subjects:
Professional tools
(87.5 points)
Students must undertake the following six core Professional Tools subjects:
- Business tools
- Science tools
- Communication tools
Students must also select one additional Professional Tools subject from the list provided:
Industry project
(12.5 points)
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course, and is available part-time. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville).
Entry requirements
Science entry: Bachelor degree with first year Mathematics and a major in Chemistry
or Physics with a final score of at least 65%, or equivalent.
Engineering entry: An appropriate four year engineering degree with a final score of at
least 65% or equivalent, or an appropriate BSc/BTech with an engineering systems major with
an average of at least 65% or equivalent over the final two years.
How to apply
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Contact details
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6404
Fax: +61 3 8344 5804
CRICOS Code 062189B